Synopses & Reviews
Nationalism is one of the most hotly contested issues of our time. Despite its political significance and burgeoning academic literature, however, there is suprisingly little in the way of general theoretical surveys of the field. Umut Özkirimli's book aims to fill this gap by offering a comprehensive introduction to contemporary theories of nationalism, from primordialism to modernism and ethno-symbolism, as well as a systematic summary of the major criticisms raised against each.
Synopsis
Theories of Nationalism will be esstential reading for students of politics, international relations, sociology, and history, as well as for the general reader.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 234-246) and index.
About the Author
Umut Özkirimli is Assistant Professor of International Relations at Istanbul Bilgi Unversity.
Table of Contents
Discourses and Debates on Nationalism * Primordialism * Modernism * Ethno-Symbolism * New Approaches to Nationalism * By Way of Conclusion